bivvystreet Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 think muggas will be my next hook although those avid sound promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 think muggas will be my next hook although those avid sound promising I dunno how you can say that bivvy ? Do you just use one brand:type of hook for all your fishing ? Blimey i've got about 6 or 7 different brands & patterns that i seem to be forever chopping and changing , i dunno whether i'm coming or going :) salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 lol.to be honest i only really use one rig.no need to use any other where i go.don't really like pop ups and just use a coated braid unstripped.coots make me uneasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 yeh df won't get richer cos of me will he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 yeh df won't get richer cos of me will he Or me But Messrs Gamakatsu , kamasan , Gardner , Fox might :) salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Don't worry, I've got about 20 boxes of Korda Kaptor hooks, so I'll keep DF in the luxury he's accustomed to (I've also got Kamasan, Ace and Gardner hooks, so I'm not exclusively paying for DF I actually took 15 boxes of new hooks out of my tackle bag at the weekend, and still had the same in my tackle box ) EDIT:- And I bought some more in the tackle shop on Friday Edited August 27, 2014 by dalthegooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 To be fair, he's hardly likely to tell you to use Fox Arma Points is he Or me But Messrs Gamakatsu , kamasan , Gardner , Fox might :smile: No Richard Gardner probably wouldn't recomend any other make, but I do know that years ago, DF was recommending brands other than his own for hooks (Mainline for hooks and hooklink materials) I'm the same, although I do prefer as much as possible the Gardner Muggas. Pop-ups get presented on Kamasan B175's, and I have recently been playing with Gardner Chods for surface fishing for chub and carp, and also considering them for pop-ups on a Multi-rig presentation, but since I have loads of pop-up rigs ready tied already, I don't seem to be in a hurry, especially since I rarely use a plain straight pop-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_gardner Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 To be fair to richard though ( and nick , nice bit of name dropping mate ) he used to be a regular poster on here at one time and always struck me as a straight up down to earth fella who did his best to help people out . Pretty much what we all try to do too . I am still lurking around and catching a few off the top. This is the hook you want guys,nice wide gape,heavy enough to cast 100yds without a lead with a couple of grains of hemp superglued to the shank. Or perfect for floaters when using half a loaf for bouyancy. newmarket and cyborx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 i have one of those richard, tho i really only use it for bleeding the pig out when im doing a family barbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagnaccarp Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 had a korda wide gape open up on me last week,not fully though,i still managed to land it but when I looked at the hook it must of been only just,i did have to put a bit of pressure on it to stop it reaching a snag, im now looking for a stronger hook, could anyone recommend anything stronger than korda wide gape ! not "ace razor points" though I snapped one the first time I used them ! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muftyboy Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 had a korda wide gape open up on me last week,not fully though,i still managed to land it but when I looked at the hook it must of been only just,i did have to put a bit of pressure on it to stop it reaching a snag, im now looking for a stronger hook, could anyone recommend anything stronger than korda wide gape ! not "ace razor points" though I snapped one the first time I used them ! thanks! Have a look at deception angling, been using them for a year now and they have been superb in every department, if you go on the website they are normally doing some sort of deal, I picked up 4 packs for a tenner last time I bought some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Failing that the good old Gardner muggas or gamakatsu sp204's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_89 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Fox arma points for me. Nice strong gauge wire and sticky sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalthegooner Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 had a korda wide gape open up on me last week,not fully though,i still managed to land it but when I looked at the hook it must of been only just,i did have to put a bit of pressure on it to stop it reaching a snag, im now looking for a stronger hook, could anyone recommend anything stronger than korda wide gape ! not "ace razor points" though I snapped one the first time I used them ! thanks! You sure you're not buying Chinese knock off hooks? Snapped an Ace and opened up a Korda Seems fishy to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Dal you old cynic dalthegooner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagnaccarp Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 You sure you're not buying Chinese knock off hooks? Snapped an Ace and opened up a Korda Seems fishy to me not from ebay,bought them at recognized dealers,well known! that would hack you off,loosing good fish to dodgy hooks ! how often should you change your hook , after how many fish,i just sharpen mine as needed till ive taken a few mm off the length then I replace them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 You sure you're not buying Chinese knock off hooks? Snapped an Ace and opened up a Korda Seems fishy to me I rest my case :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil dalts Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't use muggas anymore,3 hooks where the braid has slipped through a gap in the eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_gardner Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't use muggas anymore,3 hooks where the braid has slipped through a gap in the eye Could you send them in to us Phil so we can have a look at the eye problem. We will replace and refund postage on anything faulty. Thank you Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't use muggas anymore,3 hooks where the braid has slipped through a gap in the eye Could you send them in to us Phil so we can have a look at the eye problem. We will replace and refund postage on anything faulty. Thank you Richard. THATS what i call service . Love the Muggas myself ( lick lick ) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't use muggas anymore,3 hooks where the braid has slipped through a gap in the eye Could you send them in to us Phil so we can have a look at the eye problem. We will replace and refund postage on anything faulty. Thank you Richard. hiya richard, i have a couple of dozen mugga's that im not happy with, it seems that they get old after i have used em for a month or two. any chance of some free replacements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't use muggas anymore,3 hooks where the braid has slipped through a gap in the eye Phil did that happen before after or while they were mugging you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 seriously tho folks, and absolutely no bottom elicking at all. i swear by the mugga's and fox arma point. they do everything i need between them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_gardner Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 For the benefit of CYBORX and NEWMARKET we have decided to initiate a "hook recon service" This will envolve a monster energy girl visiting your swim and tending to all your piscatorial needs. Phil has every right to complain about braid slipping through the eye. Ideally we like to get those hooks back and send them to the manufacturer for comment. The first few hooks in a batch are often discarded as a run gets under way,but these should be picked up during inspection,and double checked during packing(in England).Open eyes is a problem we've not had before. Bottom line is we are here if you have a problem, and will sort it out. cheers all. richard nealjt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil dalts Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 For the benefit of CYBORX and NEWMARKET we have decided to initiate a "hook recon service" This will envolve a monster energy girl visiting your swim and tending to all your piscatorial needs. Phil has every right to complain about braid slipping through the eye. Ideally we like to get those hooks back and send them to the manufacturer for comment. The first few hooks in a batch are often discarded as a run gets under way,but these should be picked up during inspection,and double checked during packing(in England).Open eyes is a problem we've not had before. Bottom line is we are here if you have a problem, and will sort it out. cheers all. richard it was 25lb sufix sheath skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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